Chocolate spot threat for winter beans - 08/04/2010 - UK

"The harsh weather conditions experienced over the winter have caused winter crops of beans to suffer some physical damage from frost and wind.

"Where this has been severe, leading to stunting and plant death, surviving plants have become much more susceptible to disease infection."

Tire Review - Harsh Winter Brings Sharp Rise in Tire Damage

Pothole damage to Britain’s roads could cost £10 billion and take more than a decade to fix, according to Bridgestone.

The tire manufacturer has reported a 10-fold increase in the number of tires damaged due to potholes from September 2009 to March this year, compared with the same period 12 months ago.

Bridgestone’s statement follows the worst U.K. winter weather in 30 years, with heavy snow and ice bringing most of the country to a standstill.

[We're saved: Journalists to spend two more weeks in Copenhagen learning to spread climate hoax propaganda]

The course is intended for journalists from mainstream media in Danida partner countries as well as from the dominant greenhouse-gas-emitting developing countries (e.g., China, India, Brazil, and South Africa). Journalists from Small Island States are also welcomed. Influence on the local agenda will be an important criterion in the selection process.
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Course Goals

The general objective of the training course is to increase the flow of information about climate change in developing countries, thereby increasing awareness about the challenges faced while promoting political accountability.
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2 weeks, August 2nd to August 13th 2010.

Place of Study
Training will be provided in Copenhagen, Denmark by NORDECO (www.nordeco.dk) and DANICOM (www.danicom.net).